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Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son : on men and manners: in which the principles of politeness, and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner; and illustrated by notes from "galateo," a celebrated Italian treatise on politeness and delicacy of manners. To which are added, extracts from various books, recommended by Lord Chesterfield; Lord Burghley's ten precepts to his son, and Dr. Franklin's way to wealth.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773.
- Standardized Title:
- Letters to his son. Selections
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Conduct of life.
- Courtesy.
- Conduct of life--Early works to 1900.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (vii,[5],201,[3]p. )
- Edition:
- [The fifth edition, with additions].
- Other Title:
- Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son
- Place of Publication:
- London : printed for W. Richardson, at the Royal-Exchange, MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
- Notes:
- Edition statement on half-title.
- Reproduction of original from British Library.
- Cited in:
- Gulick, 101
- English Short Title Catalog, T154675.
- OCLC:
- 642461942
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